Weekly News 2/25

Welcome back to work, and hope you have a great start to the year 2025! You can begin by checking the impressive highlights of IGDA Finland’s Year 2024 and celebrate the long-awaited release of the legendary, award-winning My Summer Car game, which is finally out of early access after nine years. The Neogames team visited this week at Business Finland and met with its new CEO, Lassi Noponen. Regarding to Business Finland, don’t forget to register for their upcoming online info session on R&D funding for the creative industries. In addition, new educational programs for the game industry are kicking off, so the application period is now open.

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💰 Funding

• Business Finland announces R&D funding for boosting business in the creative industries.
• Creative Europe’s funding call for video games is open – application deadline on Feb 12, 2025.

🏫Education

• Next week starts the Introduction to Game Design course at Tampere Region Adult Education Centre (education is in Finnish)
• Application period for Master’s degree in Game Business Management at KAMK opens 8th Jan 

📝 Jobs & Recruitment